by Jane Yolen
First published 2023
This collection presents characters who face sudden changes that reshape their worlds. Yolen crafts stories where love arrives in unexpected forms and magic transforms ordinary moments into something extraordinary. Each tale follows protagonists who must navigate the tension between what they thought they wanted and what they discover they need. The stories blend romance with fantasy elements, creating situations where characters confront their deepest desires while supernatural forces alter their paths. Brandon Sanderson provides an introduction to this fourth volume in the series. These tales explore how passion can emerge from the most surprising circumstances, revealing the courage required to embrace transformation. The collection examines the emotional risks people take when they open themselves to love and change.
Genres: short-stories, romance, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: supernatural-forces, unexpected-love
227 pages · Paperback · Tachyon Publications